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Romi Meitei
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Romi Meitei | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 September |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.A. Sociology, D.M. College of Arts |
| Occupation | Director, Lyricist |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Spouse(s) | Sheetal Chingsubam |
Romi Meitei (born 19 September) is an Indian film director and lyricist who works in Manipuri films.[1] He is a recipient of several awards at several film festivals organised in India and abroad and has directed movies for around two decades.[2] Thoiba Thoibi, Inga Nonglakta, Manithoiba, Natephamda Tero, Chumthang Makhong, Mikithi and Dharmagi Mingda Imagidamak are some of the well-known movies he directed.[3]
He has also made films which are adaptations of famous radio plays and Shumang Leelas. Imagi Laman Singamdre, Yotpi, Sanagi Nga, Sangbrei Managi Chenghi Manam, Hiktharaba Samji: Pizza are among such films.
In 2017, he directed a music video titled Nura Pakhang. It is a Portuguese and Meitei language collaboration music video on present situation of Manipuri pony.[4]
Accolades[edit]
Romi Meitei has won many awards for his feature and non-feature films. His 2013 movie Tabunungda Akaiba Likli swept many awards at the SSS MANIFA 2014. Noong Amadi Yeroom, his 2011 non-feature film received official selection in 42nd IFFI (International film festival of India), Indian Panorama, MIFF 2012 International competition, 2nd Best Film in Manhattan Short Film Festival and Official selection at Beyond Bollywood festival, Frankfurt.[5] Eesing Gi Machu won the Best Film at the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival 2016.[6][7]
Yours Faithfully got official selection at Global Cinema festival by Film Federation of India. His 2019 non-feature film Motsillaba Mingsel bagged the Special Jury award at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[8] The film also won the Best Director and Best Child Artist awards at the Cochin International Shortfilm Awards 2021.[9] Motsillaba Mingsel won the Grand Jury Award for Best Film and House of Illusion Award for Best Short Fiction at the Chalachitram National Film Festival 2021, held under aegis of Directorate of Film Festival and Cultural Department, Government of Assam.[10] The film also won the Best Short Film Award at The Himalayan Film Festival 2021 held in Leh, Ladakh.[11]
Social work[edit]
Romi Meitei also contributes to social works. He is the Chairman of Mami Thawan Foundation,[12] a non-profit foundation which provides services for the welfare of Manipur Society.[13]
Filmography[edit]
Selected Feature Films[edit]
| Year | Title | ______________Notes________________ |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Angangba Kurao Mapal | Debut film. |
| 2005 | Thengmankhre Thabalse | A film on love, poverty and kinships. |
| Ayukki Likla | A love triangle movie. | |
| 2006 | Khuji | |
| Thoiba Thoibi | ||
| Inga Nonglakta | A romance genre movie. | |
| 2007 | Dhrubatara | |
| Akhunba Mani | A family drama. | |
| Manithoiba | A comedy-romance genre movie. | |
| 2008 | Da Sadananda | A heartbreaking movie on romance, health and poverty. |
| Chumthang Makhong | A film on the insurgency movement in Manipur. | |
| Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose | A film on the insurgency movement in Manipur. | |
| 2009 | Mikithi | A movie on unrequited love. |
| Ingao Ngaona | ||
| Khangdreda Nongdamba | ||
| Natephamda Tero | A comedy drama. | |
| Dharmagi Mingda Imagidamak | A family drama which focusses on the old aged people being neglected by his/her own children. Adapted from the famous radio serial play by Herojit Naoroibam. | |
| 2010 | Imagee Ibungo | |
| Imagi Laman Singamdre | A film on drug menace among the youths in Manipur. | |
| Ashit Awanthada Pee Thadoi Ahum | Adapted from Herojit Naoroibam's radio play Pee Thadoi Ahum. | |
| 2011 | Mikithi 2 | |
| Mamado Leisabido Angaobido | Based on Khaidem Pramodini's play of the same title. | |
| 2012 | Khujingee Mami | |
| Lanphamda Ibeni | Based on Kunjalal Yendrenbam's radio play of the same name. | |
| Hiktharaba Samji: Pizza | Adapted from the famous Shumang Leela Pizza by Dinesh Tongbram. | |
| Yairipok Thambalnu Amaga | ||
| 2013 | Mounao Thoibi | A comedy film on consequences faced by an adolescent. |
| Tabunungda Akaiba Likli | Received Best Director/ Best film award in SSS MANIFA 2014. A love triangle movie. | |
| Sangbrei Managi Chenghi Manam | Based on the Shumang Leela by Herojit Naoroibam. | |
| Thajagee Maihing | Based on the Shumang Leela of the same title. | |
| 2014 | Amukta Ani | A love triangle movie. |
| 2018 | Sanagi Nga | Based on the famous Shumang Leela performed by IMAA. |
| October | Worked with the Directorial team in making the movie. A Hindi-language film. | |
| Yotpi | Adapted from Herojit Naoroibam's radio play of the same name. | |
| Amuktangga Haikho |
Non-Feature Films[edit]
| Year | Title | ________________Notes__________________ |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Cease Baby’s Whimpering Cry | Received Official selection at MIFF 2010 and SIGN 2010. |
| 2011 | Noong Amadi Yeroom | Received Official selection in 42nd IFFI Indian Panorama, MIFF 2012 International competition, 2nd Best Film in Manhattan Short Film Festival and Official selection at Beyond Bollywood festival, Frankfurt.[14] |
| 2012 | Kaangkhada Lin | Received Best Director/Best Film award in BVFF 2013 and MIFF 2014 National Competition. |
| 2013 | Karfew | Received Best Director/ Best Film award on social issues in MSFA 2014 and 2nd Best film in BVFF 2014. |
| 2015 | Eesing Gi Machu (Colors of Water) | Received Best Director/ Best Film award in MSFA, Best Director/Best film award in BVFF 2015 and MIFF 2016 International PRISM. |
| 2018 | Yours Faithfully | Received Best Director/Best film award in MSFA 2018 and Official selection at Global Cinema festival by Film Federation of India. |
| 2019 | Motsillaba Mingsel | Bagged the Special Jury Award at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020. Won Best Director and Best Child Artist awards at the Cochin International Shortfilm Awards 2021. Official selection at the Lift-Off Global Network Sessions 2021. Best Short Film Award at The Himalayan Film Festival 2021. |
References[edit]
- ↑ "50 years of Manipuri cinema: Award-winning films screened at Imphal".
- ↑ "Art exhibition at KAGO". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
- ↑ "Interaction with team of Manipuri Film personalities at Delhi 20150413". www.e-pao.net.
- ↑ "Manipuri folk singer collaborates with Portuguese group for a cause". www.radioandmusic.com.
- ↑ "Noong Amadi Yeroom: Manipuri film selected for Frankfurt festival | Guwahati News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Romi Meitei wins first prize at Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival 20160729". e-pao.net.
- ↑ "11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018 : 10th dec18 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
- ↑ "13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Result". e-pao.net.
- ↑ "Motsillaba Mingsel wins two awards : 07th jun21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
- ↑ "Chalachitram National Festival 2021: Manipuri filmmaker Romi Meitei's 'Motsillaba Mingsel' bags awards". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ↑ "Biren congratulates Himalayan Film Festival award winners of Manipur". www.pothashang.in. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ↑ "Home". mamithawan.com.
- ↑ "Mami Thawan Foundation accords warm welcome". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
- ↑ "MANIPUR KUMHEI Bengaluru 2012 February 04 and 05 20120201". e-pao.net.